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Brookfield police staffing crisis forces overnight coverage cuts as resignation and town-wide turnover raise broader questions
March 24, 2026
Brookfield police staffing crisis forces overnight coverage cuts as resignation and town-wide turnover raise broader questions BROOKFIELD — A staffing shortage within the Brookfield Police
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Brookfield police staffing crisis forces overnight coverage cuts as resignation and town-wide turnover raise broader questions
March 24, 2026
Brookfield police staffing crisis forces overnight coverage cuts as resignation and town-wide turnover raise broader questions BROOKFIELD — A staffing shortage within the Brookfield Police Department will result in the suspension of overnight police coverage beginning February 1, 2026, marking a significant change for a department that has provided uninterrupted
Brookfield Man’s Criminal Trial Postponed After Defendant Fails to Appear
March 23, 2026
Brookfield Man’s Criminal Trial Postponed After Defendant Fails to Appear A jury trial scheduled Monday in East Brookfield District Court involving Brookfield resident John D. Holdcraft was postponed after the defendant failed to appear, with his attorney informing the court that Holdcraft had been hospitalized that morning. Charges Filed Holdcraft
Brookfield board opens door to remote public participation in meetings
March 14, 2026
Brookfield board opens door to remote public participation in meetings BROOKFIELD — In a move aimed at expanding public access to local government, the Brookfield Select Board voted March 10 to allow town boards and commissions to offer remote participation for the general public. The decision, approved unanimously by the board
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Brookfield police staffing crisis forces overnight coverage cuts as resignation and town-wide turnover raise broader questions
March 24, 2026
Brookfield police staffing crisis forces overnight coverage cuts as resignation and town-wide turnover raise broader questions BROOKFIELD — A staffing shortage within the Brookfield Police
Brookfield Man’s Criminal Trial Postponed After Defendant Fails to Appear
March 23, 2026
Brookfield Man’s Criminal Trial Postponed After Defendant Fails to Appear A jury trial scheduled Monday in East Brookfield District Court involving Brookfield resident John D.
Brookfield board opens door to remote public participation in meetings
March 14, 2026
Brookfield board opens door to remote public participation in meetings BROOKFIELD — In a move aimed at expanding public access to local government, the Brookfield Select
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